Senior RF Systems Engineer Job at SimpliSafe (Boston)

Job Description

As a Staff RF Systems Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for RF product development and validation at SimpliSafe. You help design and build SimpliSafe’s RF capabilities in our goal to have the best-in-class wireless connectivity in the industry. You will work closely with the engineering teams to choose chipsets as well as optimize mechanical and electrical designs for RF performance. You will also lead and guide our ODMs design partners in the design, test, and qualification on new products.

Job Responsibility

Establish and maintain the performance metrics for all wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE, Radar, and Sub-GHz), ensuring they align with product requirements
Build SimpliSafe’s RF testing capabilities including test plans and equipment selection
Lead and audit ODM design partners through the test and qualification phases. Review their test reports with a critical eye to ensure no corner cases are missed
Lead the characterization of wireless chipsets and antenna systems to validate vendor claims and ensure suitability for SimpliSafe’s unique hardware constraints
Act as the RF consultant to Electrical and Mechanical teams, validating that board layouts and mechanical enclosures don't degrade RF integrity
Review PRDs, and author RF technical requirements to meet product requirements
Drive the development of automated test scripts to increase validation coverage and repeatability
Root causing RF field related issues

Requirements

Deep expertise in: Validating radio and front-end performance across 400MHz to 70GHz bands, with a specific focus on high-reliability consumer electronics
Proven ability to translate Product Requirements into technical RF specifications
Advanced skills in debugging desense, interference, and coexistence issues in multi-radio environments
Encoding methods and modulation schemes such as OFDM, Frequency hopping, QAM, GFSK, UWB, convolution encoding, STBC
Expert-level operation of VNA, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Wideband Radio Communication Testers (i.e. IQxel, LitePoint, or Rohde & Schwarz)
RF emission requirements and testing for FCC, ETSI, Radio and Emission qualifications
Debugging RF issues. Setting up, running and evaluating of TIS, TRP, BER, Return Loss, Desense, radiation patterns, etc
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in RF/Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, development, and validation, with a proven track record of bringing products to market
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with an ability to tackle complex, ambiguous problems

Nice to have

RF simulation tools like CST or HFSS
Familiarity with common MAC Layer protocols. WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Z-wave etc or be willing to learn and build expertise in this area
Familiarity with MAC level protocol analyzers
Familiarity with cellular communications
Python or MATLAB skills for data analysis and test equipment automation

What we offer

A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change
Participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits

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